What prevents a thief from loosening the strap via the ratchet mechanism?
26555
There are connector plates with large rivets on either side of the ratchet mechanism. That area seems to be as robust as the rest of the locking straps assembly.
26556
Nothing, but why does it matter? If you have put them on correctly your item is still locked on.
26557
Just tie the extra slack from behind the sliding clasp to its self. Then put the last loop in the locking carabiner. Now no one can loosen the strap.
26558
They can loosen them, but if you've looped the ends into caribeener locks, they cannot undo the straps entirely. I use these to lock my jacket and helmet to the bike, smaller loop through the helmet visor, longer loop through the jacket sleeve. Then when I get home, I lock my rear wheel to a street sign. Use these like big ole bicycle chain and you'll be fine.
26559
The strap functions just like a conventional chain. You wrap it around the bike tubing, a bike stand, a tree, and you use the locking mechanisms to secure the ends of the strap to one another, just like a conventional chain lock. It's a brilliantly done piece of equipment and I recommend it without reservation.
26560
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UenwYGNawbo&feature;=player_detailpage#t=120I typically just put the loose end into the lock at the bed.
242148
Only straps on one side (right) will be secured. Still, due the curvature of the upper portion of most modern cars' trunk lids, it would be difficult to remove the rack (the lid curves outward, effecively increasing the distance betweet the uppor and lower cables). With that, no system is theft-proof; the locks are more of a deterrent and inconvenience feature for a would-be thief.
1186761
The ratchet handle is the release. Just pull and tension is gone. Super easy to use. In a pinch, you could probably kick it at the base and it would fall. It is meant to keep people out, not in.
932988
A wrist strap could be velcroed on, but there is not a fixed attachment point.
1334264
I used two ratchet straps to secure it. When the vehicle wasn't moving I just removed the ratchet from the inside. Because rain was able to get in while not moving.
1654055
One could deter the quick snatch by putting a bicycle chain through the handle (and securing the other end, of course). The handle appears substantial and well attached.
258735
Gently with a flat screwdriver you will be able to open it. It took me a few minutes to do so, but was never able to attach the strap to it. Good luck!
231797
I believe there is a strap loop on the receiver but no place for a proper lock. Only the receiver's antenna needs to be in direct sight of cam's antenna. I bury mine in some rocks 50 yards away with only the antenna poking out. I seriously doubt anyone could ever find it.
819835
There's a strap that goes around the handle, that holds it pretty securely.
1284905
The strap is fed through 2 slots cut out of the back of the safe. You are able to remove the strap from its current position, but there are no other cut outs in the back of the safe to slide the strap through... You could either make new cuts where you want the straps to go through, or maybe attach the strap inside the safe somehow, with superglue or whatnot. Hope this helps!
937787
Not by only holding one end of the strap no, but you shouldn't be doing that with a restriction loop either. Weave the two handles through each other so one handle takes all the body weight and pulls the knot/weave tight at the same time.
1411077
the strap loops through a notch in the upper left corner. It does not slide to adjust. My daughter keeps the strap attached to use it if the need comes up. It is a handy feature to have available.
804271
Sorry it took so long to respond. But the head of the ratchet does lock as a regular ratchet does. Enabling you to loosen up tighter bolts. Normally I use a breaker bar on most really tight bolts then I finish with the cordless ratchet.
722633
It adjusts in a similar manner as an airline seatbelt. There is a clasp that can but doesn't have to be opened or closed. As part of the clasp, there is a part that can be pulled on to shorten the functional length of the strap. There is a moveable elastic piece that can stop the hanging.I just leave it at full length...
1326775
you might try padlocks with straight lock pins they come with various size pins. You can't stop a determined thief but you can make not worth the time.
1273046
There is a metal clip on both the sides through which the straps pass. all you need to do is press each clip and hold it while you pull or adjust the strap
617660
The steel reinforced straps are meant as a deterrent for thieves trying to cut the straps (or make it difficult for them from doing so and it's not worth the effort). How did you have yours stolen? Were they cut? I have mine secured in such a way so that the straps go into the wheel well for the spare tire. You can't pull it out (I've tried).